griffbereit
within reach · within easy reach
The German word "griffbereit" is an adjective that means "readily available" or "within reach". It is composed of "griff" (derived from the verb "greifen," meaning "to grasp" or "to seize") and "bereit," which means "ready". Together, it signifies that something is easily accessible or at hand when needed.
Similar words in German include "verfügbar" (available) and "zugänglich" (accessible). The difference is that "griffbereit" specifically emphasizes the physical accessibility or readiness for immediate use, whereas "verfügbar" refers more generally to something that is simply available, and "zugänglich" implies accessibility without the immediate notion of readiness.
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Examples
Er hat immer alles griffbereit.adjective
He always has everything within reach.
Wo bewahren Sie die griffbereiten Unterlagen auf?adjective
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